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Programs

Training & Education
Funding
Diversity & Inclusion
CTL Practicum
Training and Education
Flagship internship program.
Ignite Cornell: Research Lab to Market
Funding
A gap funding series that accelerates technology commercialization, venture creation, and growth.
Bearers of Innovation: A One Cornell Celebration
Diversity and Inclusion
An exclusive event honoring innovators across campuses whose technologies were licensed or optioned, as well as the lead inventors who submitted their inaugural disclosures during a predetermined period.
Academic Business Development
Training and Education
A WCM course and training program where participants gain hands-on experience in academic technology transfer and business development.
External Funding Opportunities
Funding
From federal funding opportunities (SBIR, STTR, Activate) to corporate funding or call for proposals.
Women Innovators Initiative
Diversity and Inclusion
A Cornell program to engage, empower, and grow women faculty, staff, and graduate students on the path toward technology innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.

Discontinued Programs

Pitch for the People

“Pitch for the People” is a virtual pitch competition that allows Cornell students, staff and faculty to present an idea that is poised to solve a social problem for funding of up to $2,000.

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Events and Outreach

CTL provides year-round events and programs to educate our stakeholders on technology transfer, licensing, venture processes, and commercialization.

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Ignite Cornell Lab to Market Events

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Venturium ’25 – Academic Venture Showcase

Venturium'25 is a virtual, half-day showcase for spinouts from several academic institutions across the USA. The selected companies are actively raising a pre-seed or seed round to drive development and...